Philippe Brach

• Shedding light on Manufactured Home Estates

  You may not have heard of Manufactured Home Estates (MHEs), as they’re relatively new to Australia – but they’re growing in popularity and have been touted as the “next big thing” in real estate. But how do they stack up as an investment option? read more

• No one has ever become rich by doing nothing.

  In today’s interconnected world, it’s impossible to escape reports of the property slump and poor wage growth. You could be forgiven for thinking the Australian economy was falling apart – but is this really reflective of the situation around the country? read more

• Why invest in property before the federal election?

  There has been so much happening in the last 12 months, it’s no wonder that investors are hesitant in making decisions about buying their next property. read more

• Should Investors stay on the sidelines?

  The state of the current property market has many investors ducking for cover. But are you right to be scared or could you missing out on a potential gold mine? read more

• The way ahead: a new direction for 2019

  There’s no denying 2018 was a challenging year for property investors, meaning a fresh approach will be needed this year. But the situation is not so dire you need to sit in a dark corner crying into your beer; there’s good news as well read more

• New Year, new plans: your strategy for 2019

  It’s time to undertake the annual ritual of stepping back and looking at the year that was, and deciding how best to plan for the future. read more

• Negative gearing: The future of property investment

  Many worried investors have been asking me questions about the future of negative gearing, especially if Labour wins the next election. read more

• When investing, why buy new?

  As a real estate investor of more than 15 years, I’ve bought a number of different property types. Without a doubt, the most successful investments I’ve purchased have one thing in common... read more

• How to get equity out of your portfolio

  Many investors currently feel “stuck” despite having a reasonable amount of equity in their properties. Tough lending conditions mean they can’t extract it to continue building their portfolio. If this feeling is familiar to you don’t despair – solutions are available. read more

• Should we hate the banks?

  After the recent bank bashing from regulators such as ASIC and APRA, as well as the Royal Commission, major lenders feel unloved and are scrambling to improve their image. How should property investors react to the chorus of dissatisfaction, and what can they do about it? read more